Supporting Temporary Residents
Temporary residents are individuals who are in Canada on a visa such as a work permit, study permit, or visitor’s visa. When their permit or visa expires, they must either…
Read MoreStrengthening Welcoming and Inclusive Communities
Strengthening welcoming and inclusive communities across our province is critical to our commitment to human rights and social justice, and to encouraging immigrants to come, successfully settle, and stay in…
Read MoreDigital Inclusion Policy for Nova Scotia
A digital inclusion policy would support all Nova Scotians to participate in the social, economic, and cultural life of our province, and it would also strengthen our local communities.
Read MoreMunicipal Voting Rights for PRs
Extending municipal voting rights to permanent residents would welcome immigrants to contribute their experience and perspectives in the decision-making process of local governments, and it would build engagement in our…
Read MoreSupporting Your Children’s Well-Being
Most immigrants leave their country because they want a better future for their children. For this reason it is very difficult to see children suffering. Like adults, children experience stress during…
Read MoreSupporting a Friend or Family Member with Mental Health or Addiction Problem
When someone is experiencing mental health problems or illness, family member and friends play an important role in supporting well-being.
Read MoreTreatments in Canada: Ways to Recover our Mental Health Balance
Most people can address their mental health concerns by being aware of them, learning about them and by introducing changes in their lives that increase the factors that protect their mental well-being.
Read MoreUnderstanding Addiction
An addiction is a habit or behaviour that is very hard to stop and interferes with a person’s life. Addictions can include dependence on a substance such as alcohol or a drug,…
Read MoreMental Health Stigma
Many people from different cultures, socio-economic backgrounds and religions have developed negative ideas about mental health problems and illnesses. This is called mental health stigma. It leads to discrimination and mistreatment of those…
Read MoreSupport for Mental Health Concerns and Addictions
You have several choices to get help.
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